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Von Maur
BUYER ASSISTANT
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What they do
A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.
$48,279 / year median in Iowa
-7% projected decline
Job Description
As an Administrative Assistant in Merchandising, you support the company buying process through effective communication with buyers and vendors, and processing orders and report information with attention to detail. You use your superior organizational skills to impact the buying team and the stores.